Guerrero, Annamarie

ED 480

Using Technology to Assist Language Learning

What can you do with technology?

Technology can be used as:An instructional tool in the classroomA delivery system for learner instructionAs instructional content itselfHelp find thousand of examplesTakes you around the worldTechnology offers a variety of ways for children to weave together words and pictures.

Why use TechnologyWhen used appropriately, it can.

• Develop further all four skills• Enable students to become more effective and

confident learners• Raise the standards of students achievements• Individualize learning, appropriate level and speed.• Develop independent learning• Provide opportunities for real communication/real

language use/ cultural experiences• Specific programs provides support for children with

dyslexia and other learning difficulties

Traditional Technology Tools

Stereos and Televisions

Overhead projectors & document camerasAudiotapes & CDsVideotapes & DVDs

Cameras & camcorders

telephones

New and Improved Technology…

Computers, data projectors, and the internetVast amount of internet websites

MP3 playersHandhelds and Cell phones

Computer SoftwareRecorders

INTRODUCING CALLC: Computer

A: Assisted

L: Language

L: Learning

It is a form of computer-based learning which carries two

important features: bidirectional learning and

individualized learning. It is not a method. The focus of

CALL is learning, and not teaching.

CALL, What is it for?Call is not a method

Its materials are tools for learningThe main focus of CALL is learning, and not teaching. Its

materials are used in teaching to facilitate the language learning process.

It is a student-centered learning material that promotes self-paced learning.

How is it helpful?.?.

CALL is a tool that helps teachers to facilitate language learning process. It can be used to

reinforce what has been learned in the classrooms, and can also be used as remedial to help learners with limited language proficiency.

What can we do with CALL?

Collaborative projectsPeer editing of compositions

EmailReinforcement of classroom material

Games and simulationsBlogging and Podcasts

WebQuestsAuthentic language learning opportunities

3 Suggestions for effective use of the web for online learning

Provide access to rich sources of information

Encourage meaningful interaction with content

Bring people together to challenge, support, or respond to each other.

Online Language Sources and tools..

• CALL• Blogger

• Photo Management• Wikis

• Forums• Chat

• New York Times• Time Magazine for kids

All in All…There are many ways that

technology can help assist in language learning. There are many web sites that are made available to be utilized be teachers and students

to help with listening, grammar, vocabulary and reading,

pronunciation and speaking, and writing. They are all just one click away and they great thing is they

can be used by anyone at any time.

Resources…www.slideshare.comwww.lewco.es – imageweblogs.about.com – imagewww.thejournal.com – imagewww.openeducation.net – imageladdersprogram.org – image